Operative January 1, 1993, no local authority may allow a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic offense in violation of this code or an ordinance or resolution adopted under this code, to participate in a driver awareness or education program or in any other diversion program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under this code for alleged violations of this code.
This section does not apply to diversion programs for minors who commit infractions not involving a motor vehicle for which no fee is charged.